Facility Maintenance Technician

Beach Ford Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beach Ford Inc in Virginia Beach is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support daily dealership operations. You will maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment, performing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs with safety and customer service in mind.

Applicants should have heavy commercial HVAC training and at least three years of related experience, plus the ability to read instructions, work independently, and communicate with management.

Qualifications

• HVAC heavy commercial experience and certification required.
• At least three years of related experience in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, drywall repair, appliance repair, and electrical.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently under supervision.
• General maintenance and mechanical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, efficient, friendly, high-quality facility maintenance for Beach Ford dealership and related businesses as directed by management.
• Diagnose problems and perform general repairs across HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and related tasks.
• Perform Building and Grounds general maintenance.
• Ensure workplace safety per OSHA/local requirements and company directives.
• Participate in emergency on-call shifts and after-hours maintenance, including weekends.
• Prioritize work orders to minimize downtime for Beach Ford/Barton Ford operations.
• Maintain ongoing communication with management and staff on all tasks.
• Complete preventative maintenance procedures and participate in safety programs.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Reading instructions

Customer service

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Certification

Job description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operations at Beach Ford by performing general facility maintenance, repairs, and other duties as assigned by management. This position helps ensure that dealership buildings, grounds, and equipment are maintained in a safe, clean, and efficient manner to support employees and customers.

Facilities Maintenance Technician Musts:

• Heavy Commercial HVAC training and experience (Highly Skilled Ability)
• Excellent Plumbing Maintenance skills.
• Intermediate electrical maintenance and project skills.
• Follow through to completion on all assigned tasks.
• Communicate with management and other team members.
• Work under the direction and oversight of management while following established policies and procedures.
• Exhibit team orientation, flexibility and focus with a high level of customer service
• Maintain a good driving record required.
• Be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Have reliable transportation!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide fast, efficient, friendly, and high-quality facility maintenance service for Beach Ford dealership and related businesses as directed by management.
• Diagnose problems and perform general repair and services in all maintenance related disciplines, including but not limited to, HVAC, electrical, mechanics, plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall repair, finish work, general cleaning, appliance. maintenance, exterior structure maintenance, exterior lighting, exterior grounds, etc..
• Perform Building and Grounds general maintenance.
• Ensure workplace safety through the participation of all applicable safety rules and requirements (OSHA/State, Local, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, and company directives as relates to building operations.
• Participate in emergency on-call shifts and after-hours maintenance (Weekend work included).
• Prioritize work orders through urgent requests and established dealership down times in order to minimize inconvenience to Beach Ford/Barton Ford operations and staff.
• Effective customer service friendly interaction with Beach Ford management and staff is required.
• Maintain on-going communication with Beach Ford management and staff on all tasks.
• Complete any and all assigned preventative maintenance procedures and participate in OSHA/Safety programs within the buildings through awareness in every day job functions.
• Demonstrated ability to use hand tools of the trades related to the position
• Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.).
• Properly request the purchase of parts and supplies from Purchasing.
• Any other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned by Beach Ford/Barton Ford management.

Qualifications:

• Heavy Commercial HVAC experience, training, background and certification is required.
• At least three years of related experience and/or training in other areas such as, but not limited to, plumbing, carpentry, drywall repair, appliance repair, and electrical.
• Previous facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently under the supervision of Beach Ford/Barton Ford management.
• General maintenance and mechanical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equitable on-the-job experience.
• Trade School Certification in any/all of the related fields a plus.
• Maintain valid driver's license and MVR within company policy requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in all settings related to facility maintenance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions precedent at that time.
• Will have exposure to automotive mechanical shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes, chemicals and adhesives.
• Required to lift up to a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, lay down, stretch out and crouch.
• Required vision include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.
• Required to operate equipment and move vehicles in a safe manner at all times.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.